Damaging winds, heavy rain set for Mandurah and surrounds

Saturday, 22 June 2019 07:51

By Monique Welhan

Damaging rains and heavy rainfall is expected to hit Mandurah and surrounding areas from Saturday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Albany, Bunbury, Katanning, Mandurah, Manjimup, Margaret River, Merredin, Moora, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Northam and Perth.

Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts of around 100km could cause damage to homes and property.

Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected over the warning area.

Conditions are set to ease by Sunday morning.

WHAT TO DO:

DFES has these tips to help you and your family get ready now:

Store or weigh down loose objects around your home like outdoor furniture that could be picked up and thrown by strong winds, causing damage or injury
Ensure your emergency kit is complete including a battery operated radio, torch, spare batteries and first aid kit
Ensure pets and animals are in a safe area
Move vehicles under cover
Boat owners should securely moor their boats
Campers should find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams
Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephone if there is lightning.

If you are away from home contact family or friends to prepare your property

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE:

If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500
In a life threatening situation call 000

After a storm SES volunteers make temporary repairs to homes that have been badly damaged, such as roofs that have been ripped off or large fallen trees on homes or cars. Please contact your insurance company to organise permanent repairs.

Search

Mandurah WA forecast

Fuel Watch

169.5: X Convenience Erskine
169.9: BP Halls Head
169.9: 7-Eleven Greenfields
169.9: 7-Eleven Golden Bay
171.9: BP 2go Silver Sands

Damaging winds, heavy rain set for Mandurah and surrounds

Share

More from Local News

Search